Notre
Dame Weekend. Hundreds of BC fans gathered in South Bend, Indiana,
on October 24 to watch the last scheduled appearance of the Eagles in
Notre Dame Stadium. Sister Barbara Anne Hallman, resident of a convent
near South Bend and otherwise a Notre Dame fan, was there to cheer on
a particular BC player. Sister Barbara Anne, a cancer survivor, has befriended
BC linebacker Mark Herzlich '10 during his bout with cancer, sending frequent
letters to buoy his spirits and to convey her prayers and those of others
for his recovery. The relationship was featured in an ESPN
video. During the BC-ND weekend, she met Herzlich for the first
time as well as University President William P. Leahy, S.J., and Chancellor
J. Donald Monan, S.J. (pictured above).

2009
Alumni Awards of Excellence

At
the recent Alumni Awards of Excellence ceremony, the Alumni Association
honored four graduates for contributions to their professions, to the University,
and to society.

Susan
Power Gallagher NC'69, P'00, received the William V. McKenney Award,
the highest award bestowed by the Alumni Association. As president of the Alumni
Association 2005-06, she was the fourth woman and first graduate of Newton
College to hold that post. More

Elizabeth
McCartney '94 was recognized with the Ignatian Award for her work
as co-founder of the St. Bernard Project, which restores housing and provides
other services to victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. More

Henry
I. Smith, MS'60, PhD'66, is professor of electrical engineering at
MIT and an internationally recognized pioneer in nanoscience. He received
the Alumni Award for Professional Excellence. More

Timothy Burke '02 was presented the GOLD ("graduates of the last
decade") Award for his leadership in advancing education for disadvantaged
youths in New York City and East Palo Alto. More

BC
in Ireland and England

Boston College-Ireland, Dublin

Members
of the BC communities in Ireland and England gathered in October, greeting
Father Leahy and other University visitors. Forty alumni and friends hosted
Father Leahy at a reception in Dublin on October 10 at Boston College-Ireland, the
University's facility on St. Stephen's Green. Father Leahy celebrated
Mass for a similar number the following day at Belvedere College S.J.
in Dublin. Thanks to Thea Gilien, Claire McGowan, and Mike Cronin at BC-Ireland
and Ireland chapter leaders Bryan Mattei '06 and Lynda Stopford, MA'01, for
their assistance. Eighty alumni and friends gathered to hear Father Leahy
on October 12 in London. The reception was held at the Sloane Club. Thanks
to Richard Metz '99 and Edward Frazer '68, P'10, for making the London
arrangements. For more chapter events, click here.

Upcoming
Alumni Events

Boston
Chapter Community Service Kickoff — November 3

Learn
more about opportunities to join Boston-area alumni in helping others
at a Boston Chapter community service kickoff event Tuesday, November 3, 6:30—8:30
p.m., McFadden's Restaurant and Bar, 148 State St., Boston.
Click here for more information.

Boston
College Law Enforcement Alumni Network Reception — November 7

The
Boston College Law Enforcement Alumni Network will host a reception prior
to the BC-Northeastern men's ice hockey game Saturday, November 7. At
the reception, guests will hear about the network's mission and goals.
Registration is $25 per person.
Register here. For more information, contact Eva Maynard at
617-552-4757 or eva.maynard.1@bc.edu.

Alumni
Memorial Mass - November 8

All
alumni, parents, and friends are invited to attend the annual Alumni Memorial
Mass to honor the memory of all deceased alumni at 11:00 a.m., Trinity
Chapel, Newton Campus. A complimentary light lunch reception will follow.
Register
here.

Veterans
Memorial Mass and Dedication — November 11

On
Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, Boston College will dedicate a permanent memorial to alumni
who died in the line of duty during America's military conflicts. The
day will include a Mass celebrated by University President William P.
Leahy, S.J., and a ceremony adjacent to the new
memorial on the Burns Library lawn. All members of the BC community are
invited to attend. Learn
more and register.

Planning
for Success: A Parents' Guide to Estate Planning, Life Insurance, and
College Funding — November 12

Navigating
the estate and financial planning process can be challenging—especially
for parents of young children. This session, led by attorney and financial
planner Frank Sennott '77, MBA'81 on Thursday, November 12, will help
you begin or jump-start your planning process. Learn
more and register.

The
Council for Women of Boston College: Continuing the Journey — November
16

This
career and networking program on Monday, November 16, is designed for alumnae navigating their
way back into the workforce or looking for a career change. Learn
more.

Alumni
Athletes Network Inaugural Reception — November 21

The
Alumni Athletes Network will host its inaugural networking reception
prior to the BC-North Carolina football game Saturday, November 21. At the reception, alumni
athletes will have an opportunity to connect with former teammates and
friends and to learn about available volunteer opportunities.
Register
here. For more information, please contact Eva Maynard at 617-552-4757
or eva.maynard.1@bc.edu.

The
first Boston-area market perspectives panel and networking session will be
held Wednesday, December 2, 5:00 p.m. at Silver Bridge Advisors, located on the 26th Floor,
60 State Street, Boston. Contact wsc@bc.edu
for more information.

Christmas
Chorale Concert and Reception — December 4

Join
the Boston College Alumni Association for this joyous Christmas tradition
Friday, December 4, at 8:00 p.m. at Trinity Chapel on Newton Campus. Tickets are $25 per person
and include a post-concert dessert reception at Alumni House. To RSVP,
click
here. Contact the Alumni Association at alumni.comments@bc.edu
or 617-552-4700 for more information.

The
Real Estate Council Symposium — December 10

The
symposium will take place Thursday, December 10, at Robsham Theater at 3:00 p.m. Guest speakers
and panelists will be announced soon. For more information, visit the
Real Estate Council website www.bc.edu/trec.

Winter
Wonderland — December 12

Join
the Alumni Association for this magical holiday celebration for the whole
family, Sunday, December 12. Festivities will include photos with Santa, stories with Mrs.
Claus, holiday crafts for children, and much more. Learn
more and register.

Upcoming
Spirituality and Service Events

Ignatian
Family Teach-In for Justice — November 20–22

Join
fellow alumni for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) in Columbus,
Georgia. To join the BC alumni contingent, contact John Moynihan '64 at
781-598-8981 or moynihan_john@hotmail.com.
For more information, visit the website.

Advent
Series: "A Time for Renewal and New Things" — December 2, 9, and
16

Sponsored
by the Alumni Association and C21, the following evenings of sharing and
reflection at the BC Club are open to all. All take place 5:30—7:00
p.m.

December 2: Jim Fleming, S.J., will share what’s new from the results
of a recent survey of BC students. Come hear what was gleaned about student
life at BC today. Register
online.
December 9: Todd Kenny, S.J., was recently ordained. Come hear the insights
of this new priest. Register
online.
December 16: John Wronski, S.J., is headmaster of Nativity Preparatory
School in Boston. He will share the good news about this amazing school
that continually renews its students and the community. Register
online.Click
here to register for the Advent Series.

Calling
all BC Alumni to March for Life — January 22

Plan
now to join a national contingent of Boston College alumni in Washington,
DC, for the annual March for Life and to attend a special alumni reception
at the John Paul II Center in DC. For more information, e-mail Rosemary
Maffei '02 at rosemary.maffei@gmail.com.

Alumni
Service Trip to Jamaica — January 23—30

Rodney
Alberto '01, JD'04, laughs with a friend from the Mustard Seed Communities
during an alumni immersion trip in 2008.

Alumni
are invited on a service trip to Jamaica to help abandoned and physically
disabled children at the Mustard Seed Communities, founded by Fr. Gregory
Ramkissoon, MA'81, '82. For over 25 years, Mustard Seed has served these
children and those with HIV/AIDS and expanded its outreach to children
in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Zimbabwe. Learn
more (PDF).

1986
Mini–Reunion

The
Class of 1986 held a mini-reunion October 2–4. The committee organized
a golf tournament, cocktail reception and dinner, BC-Florida State football
game reception, and a memorial Mass. Members of the class from as far
away as California returned for the events.

Alumni Travel: New Destinations Offered

Several
new and exciting destinations await alumni travelers in 2010, including
Croatia's Riviera, Egypt, and South Africa. Book by December 1 for substantial
savings for the April 13-21 trip to Provence
(PDF). Visit
the website for the full listing of 2010 programs.

Alumni
in the News

Alex
Sanchez '90

Kieran
Jordan '96 is a Boston-based performer, teacher, and choreographer
of Irish dance. More

Paul Mahoney '57, owner of Mahoney's Garden Centers, has been farming and such for 50 years. More

Alex
Sanchez '90 is Maryland's new secretary of labor, licensing,
and regulation. More

BC
Athletics Roundup

Football
FanFest on the Road

Please
join the Eagles on the road this fall by registering for the official
Boston College tours and tailgates. Our tours include accommodations,
game tickets, exclusive Boston College events, and more! Learn
more.

Hockey
and Basketball Tickets on Sale

Tickets
are on sale for men's hockey and men's basketball. Season tickets
for men's basketball start at $250. For men's hockey, a BU ticket "flex
plan," which includes a ticket to the Boston University game at Conte
Forum and tickets to two other games of your choice, is available for
$65. Selected single game tickets are also available. Click
here or call 617-552-GoBC to get your tickets today. View preview
videos of men's
hockey and men's
basketball.

Football
tickets on Sale

Tickets
are still available for the BC-North Carolina game on November 21. Click
here.

Coach
Jerry York Video

Men's Ice Hockey Coach Jerry York '67 shares his views on leadership,
life, and Jesuit ideals in "Undergraduates at
the Intersection of Faith and Life"—one of many outstanding programs sponsored
by the Church in the 21st Century Center. Click
here to watch BC's championship-caliber coach.

BC
Club

Home
to over 2,300 members, the Boston College Club is proud to be Boston's
premier private business and social club. Visit
the website for more information.

A
Campus Calendar

Boston College celebrates the 125th anniversary of John McCormack, the
great Irish tenor, at a day-long event November 14, including a symposium, lecture,
and evening concert. Free and open to the public. Gasson Hall, 12:30–8:00 p.m. More information

A
New BCHeights.com

The
Heights, Boston College's independent student newspaper, is celebrating
its 90th anniversary with a web makeover. The
Heights website will offer a new interface and sleek new design on November 19. If you're not already registered to receive the bi-weekly e-mail
edition of the Heights, you can sign up at www.bcheights.com. Contact online@bcheights.com
with any questions or issues related to the new site.

On
Eagles' Wings

C21
Online

C21
Online offers a full lineup of courses this holiday season, including
"Christian Faith and Moral Character" and "What Makes Us Catholic, Part 1."

BC
Rewards Card

Did
you know that each purchase on your Boston College Platinum MasterCard®
earns you points that you can use toward exclusive BC rewards such as
tickets to athletic events, a round of golf with a BC coach, and travel
to an away football game?

Plus,
if you use your Boston College MasterCard at a BC bookstore, you receive
a 10 percent discount on select items. And, while rewarding yourself,
you are supporting the Boston College Alumni Association. Each year, with
dollars funded by the card program, the Alumni Association awards $150,000
in scholarships for children of Boston College alumni.

Life
Insurance through the Alumni Association

Meyer
and Associates' alumni insurance program offers helpful products and
tools such as CALC, an online calculator that gives you sophisticated
insurance information anonymously. For more information, contact Meyer
and Associates at 800-635-7801 or visit the website.

Discounted
Insurance from Liberty Mutual

The
Boston College Alumni Association and Liberty Mutual are pleased to
announce a program called Group Savings Plus. Alumni can now enjoy group
discounts on auto and homeowners insurance. Liberty Mutual also offers
a multi-policy discount on homeowners insurance when you insure your
auto with them. Learn if you could save money by starting a quote on
the website,
or by calling 1-888-393-GOBC.